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Veterans Park to be part of commemoration of Vietnam War

Veterans Day Services at Veterans Park in Springfield will be part of the National Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The park will be a commemorative partner. A special flag will be given to the park and will list all partners in the commemoration.

The service will begin at 4 p.m. on Nov. 11.

The commemorative program has been planned by the Department of Defense and during this year, special programs are set across the nation. Retired Lt. Gen. Claude Kicklighter, who will be the featured speaker at the Veterans Park program, chairs the national effort.

All Vietnam veterans will be recognized and honored during the program.

The program will also recognize the next-of-kin of those killed in action in the Vietnam War. Family members have a special invitation to be present, to be recognized and thanked for their family’s sacrifice. All family members will also receive a special presentation.

The Veterans Day program is a public event; residents and families are encouraged to attend.